Political Quotes

Benjamin Gilman: “H.R. 1161, which enjoys bi-partisan support was introduced earlier this session and authorizes the Government of the…”

On the recordOctober 2, 2001
H.R. 1161, which enjoys bi-partisan support was introduced earlier this session and authorizes the Government of the Czech Republic to establish a memorial in honor of Tomas Garrigue Masaryk, the first President of Czechoslovakia. By considering this bill, we are celebrating Tomas Masaryk's life long achievements and his quest for democracy, peace, freedom, and humanity. The statue of Mr. Masaryk will immortalize a true friend of the United States and a pioneer for world democracy.
Said by
Benjamin Gilman
New York
Source
govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing H.R. 1161, which authorizes a memorial for Tomas Garrigue Masaryk.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Benjamin Gilman

Jul 24, 2001

That is my understanding of what the committee intended. The amendment to ILSA made by section 4 of H.R. 1954 applies both to Iran and Libya.

govinfo.gov
Jul 24, 2001

Yes, I am familiar with that, but Agent Orange is not the kind of spraying that they are using here. They are using Roundup that the farmers themselves use for their weeds. The farmers in Colombia use this Roundup themselves. We use it.

govinfo.gov
Jun 26, 2001

I represent the area around the Stewart Airport, and I want the gentleman to know just today we have been meeting with the FAA to emphasize the need for using regional airports, such as Stewart, to alleviate the congestion of LaGuardia…

govinfo.gov
Jun 23, 2014

I would like to recognize, sir, Congressman Benjamin Gilman who has been a big champion of a Filipino--champion for the World War II veterans.

congress.gov
View all Benjamin Gilman quotes

Other voices in this conversation